I see from one of the Moss ad that Pertronix now has a Multi Spark
Discharge (MSD) type of module available for LBC's. I know that a lot of
the hot-rodders really like MSD type ignition. Does anyone have any
experience in an LBC with that type of system ?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Gene
80 B
>
>Kai,
>
>Any insight on how this would work with the new Moss MGB supercharger
>(#150-068)? Moss recommends the #143-110 distributor which they say is a
>'62-'71 replacement distributor $240.00.
>
>Don Malling
>
>Kai M. Radicke wrote:
> > Henry D. Reynolds writes:
> >
> >
> >>Moss has a replacement distributor 45D4 for $240. APT has
> >>the 45D4 modified by Aldon automotive at $310.
> >
> >
> > Henry, check out Brit Tek's Ultimate Ignition Kit. Comes with a new 45D4
> > dist, new coil, new plug wires for $230. It is also curved for a mild
> > street motor, which is probably a slight compromise below the Aldon
>modified
> > units.
> >
> > http://www.brittek.com/ultimateignitionkit.html
> >
> >
> >>I would like to install pertronix ignitor, but that may have to wait
> >>until additional funds are available.
> >
> >
> > Why add a $75 gadget to a new perfect distributor? The Pertronix
>offers no
> > performance and no realistic reliability advantage. If you maintain your
> > points and keep them clean and gapped, you can not beat it unless you
>go all
> > out on a $250 electronic ignition kit. Pertronix units are of so-so
>quality
> > which often means poor reliability when you least expect it. They
>are also
> > very voltage sensitive, so if your alternator ever fails, forget driving
> > home on battery juice like you can with points.
> >
> > The Pertronix kits are meant for people with relatively worn
>distributors.
> > The collar takes up the shaft wobble and normalizes timing back to what a
> > new distributor would have produced. The only other reason to get it, is
> > for people who don't want to check their points every 18 months...
>otherwise
> > there is no advantage.
> >
> > The Pertronix ignition is the biggest rip-off since Weber DGV
>downdraft carb
> > kits.
> >
> > Kai
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